Columbus filed a first‑of‑its‑kind suit asking manufacturers and miners to help pay to replace thousands of lead service lines as the city ramps a $1B replacement program.

Advocates say Los Angeles has not released LA28’s Human Rights Strategy, limiting public oversight on homelessness and trafficking ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.

Robert Marbut will meet with Portland leaders next Tuesday to discuss federal homelessness priorities and funding. The invitation-only session comes amid controversy over HUD rules.

The Florida Supreme Court ordered a public reprimand for Broward County Judge Woody Clermont after he admitted representing a friend at an April first‑appearance hearing.

The Hawaiʻi House approved a package of criminal-justice bills to limit pretrial detention, expand citations for low-level offenses and create a statewide crime lab; the measures now head to the Senate.

The State Department told Congress it will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar and shift consular work to Islamabad, citing cost and an operational review. Local services were already limited amid recent unrest.

DCWP sued Instant Recovery Corp., alleging $33,850 in overcharges across 445 tows; the city is seeking restitution, civil penalties and possible license revocation.

The DPU will hold hearings after National Grid filed to raise gas distribution revenue by about $144M (12%). Hearings run March–April and written comments are due April 30.

House Finance Committee advanced a reworked HB 1800 on March 11, trimming about $100 million while preserving major airport, road and housing investments.

In central Pennsylvania swing districts, many Republicans shrugged at President Trump’s claim that Democrats "must cheat" to win — even as some voters back tougher ID and citizenship checks. The split highlights how rhetoric is shaping policy fights over the SAVE America Act and election administration heading into November.

Greg Lindberg appeared in Wake County court Thursday, representing himself and asking a judge to recuse as he faces a roughly $526 million civil judgment and federal sentencing.

Southport closed parks and suspended programs after a forensic accounting review; four Parks & Recreation employees are on paid leave and the case was referred to the NC SBI.

Oceanside’s citywide energy overhaul won a Smart 20 award and is projected to save taxpayers about $26 million while adding solar, storage, HVAC and LED upgrades.